How Do I Reset Tire Pressure TPMS Light in my Toyota Avalon (2007-2020)
Last Updated on September 7, 2020 by Nick
How Do I Reset Tire Pressure TPMS Light in my Toyota Avalon (2007-2020) – The Toyota Avalon is a Toyota mid-range model for the North American market. The first-generation Avalon was a new product launched by Toyota in the Australian, Japanese, and North American needs in 1995.
The third generation was fitted with several changes in 2006 to better compete with other full-size mid-range sedans. This generation was, in particular, a competitor to the Ford Taurus. The fourth-generation Avalon was unveiled at the 2012 New York auto show and reportedly based on the Lexus ES platform.
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How Do I Reset Tire Pressure TPMS Light in my Toyota Avalon (2007-2021)
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) or also known as TPWS on Toyota cars is a system that provides a real tire pressure report to the driver. If the TPMS warning light appears on your 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Toyota Avalon, it is necessary to reset the TPMS. Depending on the vehicle model you have, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS.
2007-2017 Models
Time needed: 7 minutes
This is the third and fourth generation of the Toyota Avalon. In this model years, your vehicle will be equipped with a TPMS reset button. Follow these steps to do it:
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
The tire pressure reset process cannot be done while the vehicle is moving.
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
The tire placard located on the door panel
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the POWER button twice without touching the brake pedal
- Look for the TPMS reset button and press the button until the tire pressure indicator Blinks slowly three times.
Each model year has a different button location
- Wait for several minutes with the engine switch in the “ON” position, to allow the system to record each tire’s pressure, then turn the engine off.
Done!
2018-2021 Models
Unlike the previous model year. You have to enter the menu to reset the TPMS. Follow these steps to do it:
- Stop the vehicle and adjust the tire inflation pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Start the engine
- Go to [wp-svg-icons icon=”cog-2″ wrap=”i”] menu by using the ◄ ► navigation button
- Select the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu and then press and hold the OK button
- Select TPWS
- Select SET PRESSURE
- Press and hold the OK button until the TPMS indicator blinks 3 times
- Run and drive your car
TPMS calibration process will complete after 30 minutes driving between 25 mph (40 km/h).
These instructions are based on the Toyota Avalon owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the third, fourth, and fifth generation of the Toyota Avalon (2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How Do I Reset Tire Pressure TPMS Light in my Toyota Avalon (2007-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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